Four-star One MICHELIN Key Southbank, Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
Twenty-five floors on the south bank of the Yarra at Southgate, with Flinders Street Station and Federation Square across the water and a Waterford crystal chandelier in the lobby.
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- MICHELIN
- One Key, new in 2026
- Opened
- 1992; The Langham since 2005
- From the airport
- About half an hour from Melbourne Airport
The hotel
Southgate, on the river.
The tower opened in 1992 as the Sheraton Towers Southgate and took the Langham name on 1 January 2005. It stands twenty-five floors high at Southgate, on the south bank of the Yarra, looking across the river to Flinders Street Station, Federation Square and the city skyline. The National Gallery of Victoria is a short walk away.
A refurbishment ran from 2010 to 2014. The lobby kept its chandelier of Waterford crystal, among the largest in the southern hemisphere by the hotel's account, and its displays of flowers in the brand's pink. Since 2013 the Melbourne illustrator Kerrie Hess has worked with the hotel, and a suite now carries her name. Melba sets out buffets with live cooking stations, and Aria serves afternoon tea with a view of the river.
- Chuan Spa Treatments built on the five elements of metal, wood, fire, earth and water, a 15-metre pool and a salt-water jacuzzi that opens onto a deck in the warmer months.
- The Langham Club A lounge on the 24th floor serving breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks to Club guests.
- Afternoon tea Served in Aria, which looks out over the Yarra.
Rooms & suites
The river, the city or a terrace.
The River rooms face the Yarra. Bathrooms are in marble, with deep tubs and Chuan Spa toiletries.
- Outdoor space Balcony and Terrace rooms Rooms with balconies of 19 square metres, and others with terraces of 50 square metres.
- Club level Club rooms Rooms with access to the Club lounge on the 24th floor.
- Suites The Chairman Suite and the Kerrie Hess Residence Suite Two of the suites, the second named after the illustrator who has worked with the hotel since 2013.
Dining
A buffet, a bar and tea.
Venues as listed by the hotel. There is no MICHELIN Guide for Melbourne restaurants. Shown for information.
- Melba Restaurant International buffet with live cooking stations Overlooking the Yarra
- Aria Bar & Lounge Cocktails, afternoon tea Views over the river
- The Langham Club Breakfast, tea and evening drinks For Club guests, 24th floor
Recognition
Listings.
- One MICHELIN Key 2026
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Listed from 2008 to 2016
- EarthCheck Platinum certified
Good to know
Before you go.
- Arrival Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by noon. The guest checking in must be 18 or over.
- Children Welcome at any age; from 13 they are charged as adults.
- Pets Not accepted.
Getting there
Flying to Melbourne.
Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine is about 23 kilometres from the centre, half an hour by car by our estimate. Private jets use Melbourne Jet Base there, or Essendon Fields, about ten kilometres from the CBD.
- Hobart 1 h 10
- Sydney 1 h 15
- Queenstown 3 h 10
- Perth 3 h 55
- Singapore 8 h 20 long-range jet
Questions
What guests ask first.
- How many MICHELIN Keys does The Langham, Melbourne have?
- One, awarded for the first time in the 2026 selection.
- Do any rooms at The Langham have outdoor space?
- Yes. Balcony rooms have balconies of 19 square metres, and Terrace rooms have terraces of 50 square metres.
- Is the National Gallery of Victoria close by?
- Yes, within walking distance of the hotel at Southgate.
- Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Melbourne?
- Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Melbourne, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.
Also in Melbourne
Other hotels worth the trip.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne A lobby on the eightieth floor, rooms from the 65th to the 79th and a spa with an infinity pool on the 64th, looking out to the Dandenongs and Port Phillip Bay; one MICHELIN Key.
- 1 Hotel Melbourne The brand's first in Australia, 277 rooms of reclaimed timber and living plants on the river, with four kitchens sourcing from Victoria and a Bamford spa; one MICHELIN Key.
- Lanson Place Parliament Gardens A hundred and thirty-seven rooms by Parliament House and Fitzroy Gardens, interiors by Conran and Partners, a rooftop pool and the tram at the door; new to the Keys in 2026.
Staying at The Langham, Melbourne?
Book the room, then the flight.
Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Melbourne, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.
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